Rosco was surrendered to us because they could not have a dog this size in their home.  He has not been very well trained or socialized so he really needs someone who is willing to spend the time training him.

 

He previously lived in a home with a small dog and did very well.  Kids are okay too, as long as they are older (10+).  He grew up with cats, but he can play a bit rough with them.

 

Rosco will make someone a wonderful pet, with the proper training and socialization.

 

Rosco is currently being fostered at my house.  He is living with 5 other dogs and is wonderful with all of them.  He is clean in the house, not a chewer and has not shown any food aggression or toy aggression. He does jump short gates or under 4 foot fences.

Foster update: 11-27-10

Rosco has been with me now about 4 months. He is a wonderful boy and is becoming more and more loving. He shows no sign of aggresion with my other dogs or with the puppies I have been fostering. Rosco is very clean in the house and is not distructive in any way.He plays with  his toys and plays in the yard with Pittsburg.  He does like to sleep on the couch or in my bed.

He loves to get a bath and is easy to groom.  He is clean in the crate and house.

(Debbie)

Foster Update:01/09/2011

Roscoe is doing so well.  He plays well with all the other dogs.  Is very good when crated.

Clean in house and crate.

Still jumping short fences, and doing a little counter surfing.

He would make a nice companion for a couple or single person with time to play and intact with him.

Go for walks or just watch a movie.. he likes to cuddle.

He gets along with all dogs.

(Debbie)

 

Roscoe adopted today 01/23/2011

I will miss him!!!

(Debbie)

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